Dino Cevolatti"This global mathematics and science education research represents a rich range of learning theories, pedagogies, conceptual and affective outcomes, and purposes. The evidence in this literature overwhelmingly rejects the inquiry/direct instruction binary that underpins the AERO model. Further, the real challenge with learning concepts like force, image formation, probability or fractional operations has less to do with managing memory than with arranging the world to be seen in new ways."
- Russell Tytler
https://blog.aare.edu.au/science-and-writing-why-aeros-narrow-views-are-a-big-mistake/
Science and writing: Why AERO's narrow views are a big mistake
Will narrow instructional models promoted by AERO crowd out quality teaching and learning? A recent ‘practice guide’ from the Australian Education Research Organisation (AERO), on ‘Writing in Science’ raises significant questions about the peak body’s narrow views on teaching and learning. Is AERO leading us in the wrong direction for supporting teachers to provide a ...